Viral TikTok Carrot Ribbon Salad
A vibrant, crunchy, spicy-tangy dream that comes together in minutes. A quick, healthy side dish that's anything but boring.
Equipment
- Vegetable peeler Swivel or Y-peeler recommended for making ribbons
- Medium bowl For the salad
- Small bowl For the dressing
- Whisk For the dressing
- microplane zester Recommended for grating garlic and ginger
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3 large carrots Look for firm, fresh ones.
- 1 green onion
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
For the Spicy Tangy Dressing
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Juice of half a lime
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos Use coconut aminos for a soy-free option!
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup Maple syrup keeps it vegan!
- 1 clove garlic finely grated
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon chili crisp ½ to 1 teaspoon; Adjust this to your spice level.
- Pinch of salt Just to enhance all those other flavors.
Instructions
- First things first, grab your carrots. You'll want to peel them into beautiful ribbons. The easiest way to do this is with a good vegetable peeler, just peel lengthwise down the carrot, rotating as you go until you can't get decent ribbons anymore. Don't worry about perfection! Thinly slice your green onion too. Pop those carrot ribbons and green onion into a medium bowl.
- Now for the magic dressing! Get a small bowl and whisk together the rice vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce (or aminos), toasted sesame oil, your choice of honey or maple syrup, the finely grated garlic, the grated ginger (if you're using it – and you should!), and the chili crisp. Start with ½ teaspoon of chili crisp if you're not sure about the heat and add more if you like it spicier. Add a tiny pinch of salt and give it a good whisk until everything is combined.
- Pour that gorgeous, flavorful dressing right over the carrot ribbons and green onion in the medium bowl.
- Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over everything.
- Now, gently toss it all together. You want to make sure every single ribbon is coated in that delicious dressing.
- Serve it up immediately and get ready for compliments.
Notes
This salad is definitely best enjoyed right after making it when the carrots are crisp. While it holds up okay, the carrots will soften over time. If you happen to have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 1-2 days (texture softens). The dressing can be whisked together a day or two in advance and kept in a sealed jar in the fridge; give it a good shake before pouring.